24 shares She added: 'I just felt he could not go through pain like he was going through for much longer.' Bert went into surgery at 7.50am on Saturday and Patti learned it had been a success at 3pm. 'It was a long day and a long wait,' she said. 'I have never seen anybody in more pain': Bert was experiencing unbearable pain from his infected toe before doctors amputated his leg on Saturday Patti also spoke of her husband's fighting spirit, saying the grandfather of six agreed to the life-changing surgery because 'he has so much to live for'.